HOME RULE VICTORY CELEBRATED TO-DAY; Irishmen Combine Honors to St. Patrick with Rejoicings Over Concessions Won.

The parade to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this afternoon will be the largest ever held in this city in honor of Ireland's patron saint. It was said yesterday that more than 15,000 men would be in line. The day will be devoted to the celebration of the progress made in the fight for home rule for Ireland also.View Full Article in Timesmachine »

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